Proof Research Elevation 2.0 300 PRC 22″ Carbon Fiber Rifle, TFDE

Description

There's a reason Proof Research barrels show up on so many custom builds, and the Elevation 2.0 puts one of those carbon fiber-wrapped match-grade barrels on a complete rifle straight from the factory. This one is chambered in .300 PRC, a cartridge built from the ground up for long, heavy bullets with high ballistic coefficients, which makes it a natural fit for elk, moose, and mule deer at real distances. The 22 inch Sendero contour barrel runs a 1:9 twist to stabilize those long projectiles, and the muzzle comes finished and threaded 5/8×24 with a thread protector, so adding a brake or suppressor is a five minute job. On a magnum like this, you'll probably want one.

What Makes the Elevation 2.0 Worth a Look

Proof didn't cut corners on the parts you touch. The action is a Zermatt Arms Origin, a Remington 700 footprint design with a swept-back handle, spiral fluted bolt body, and a reputation for smooth cycling that has made it a favorite among custom rifle builders. A TriggerTech trigger handles the break, and it's as crisp as you'd expect. The receiver wears a one-piece pinned Picatinny rail, so mounting glass is straightforward, and rounds feed from a Hawkins Precision BDL-style hinged floorplate holding 3+1. Every rifle is test fired before it leaves Montana, and Proof stands behind the whole package with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee.

A .300 PRC Built for the Backcountry

The fixed carbon fiber stock in Tactical Flat Dark Earth keeps weight down where a traditional laminate or heavy synthetic would drag on you, and the 13 5/8 inch length of pull fits a wide range of body types with a hunting jacket on. Carbon fiber barrels also shed heat well and hold their point of impact as strings get longer, which matters when you're confirming dope at distance before season. If you've been wanting a lightweight rifle that shoots like a heavy one, this is the kind of gun that ends the search.